How To Get 8x More (Free) Backlinks with Ranking Raccoon: 3 Case Studies
Natalia Toth
Link-building got you feeling stuck?
You can make link-building work out for you. Check out how these SEO & marketing pros at Digital Tailors, Zonka Feedback, and SoluteLabs turned things around with Ranking Raccoon.
Get inspired and see what happens when you’ve got the right tool in your toolkit!
Case study #1: Digital Tailors
The Challenges
Bogdan Minuț, a seasoned Sr. Content Marketing Strategist at Digital Tailors, a Bucharest-based agency, has nearly a decade of content creation and link-building outreach under his belt. Yet, link-building had become a real grind for Bogdan.
His clients demanded high-quality backlinks that would help them rank higher and drive more targeted traffic.
But the traditional methods — the endless prospecting and cold emails, Slack groups — were delivering less and less while becoming more and more spammy. Time was slipping away on dead-end leads and low-authority sites, leaving Bogdan frustrated and in search of a smarter solution.
A Game-Changing Discovery
In 2023, Bogdan learned about the launch of Ranking Raccoon on LinkedIn, and something clicked. The platform promised to simplify link building, and its clean, intuitive design caught his eye.
Skeptical but hopeful, he gave it a try. Within months, Bogdan was fully on board, managing all his outreach directly through the platform.
Turning Outreach into Outcomes
"In terms of helping me get backlinks, I would give Ranking Raccoon a 10 out of 10.
You know how it is with email outreach: you spend a whole week sending messages into the void, and nothing comes back. Ranking Raccoon lets you skip the wild west of trying to find people, hoping they reply, and dealing with inefficiency."
Bogdan Minuț
Sr. Content Marketing Strategist, Digital Tailors
On Ranking Raccoon, 40% of Bogdan's link requests turned into published links. Compare that to cold emails, where a single reply feels like a miracle.
In one standout campaign, Bogdan secured 11 high-quality backlinks in just a month — and best of all, these links delivered real results.
Take one of his client’s articles, for example. It climbed from position 10 on Google to the coveted Top-3 spots, thanks to a calculated strategy of combining backlinks from Ranking Raccoon with internal links and content updates.
"These backlinks, supported by Ranking Raccoon, have worked really well.
Most articles that we tried to get backlinks to through Ranking Raccoon have grown. One article, in particular, went from position 10 or 11 in SERP to number three. The quality of the links we get through Ranking Raccoon is more consistent than the links we get via email."
What Made the Difference
So, what made Ranking Raccoon a good choice for link-building outreach? For Bogdan, it was a mix of efficiency and ease.
- Direct proposals: Skipping the awkward small talk and pitch link placements from the get-go.
"I love that you can suggest a link placement in the first message. We’re all here to build backlinks, so you can skip the lengthy introductions and go straight to the request, specify the URLs and the anchor text. This makes sourcing backlinks much faster."
- A community of responsive, real SEO pros:
"The entire process — finding websites, sending messages, discussing exchanges — actually works, and people reply quickly. I can talk directly to editors, who either agree to place a backlink or politely reject it without the endless back and forth, so I don’t have to wait for weeks. Other platforms that I tried before had appealing sites, and I reached out to many users, but no one actually replied."
- Placement search: With Ranking Raccoon’s Placement Search feature, Bogdan no longer had to switch between multiple tabs trying to find a page to request a backlink from. With placement search, Bogdan was able to type in the target keywords and find relevant site pages in seconds.
The Go-To Solution for Link-Building Outreach
Ranking Raccoon supercharged Bogdan’s link-building workflow. The platform’s quality-first approach, simplicity, and focus on genuine connections made it his go-to platform for outreach.
And the cherry on top? Bogdan’s clients reaped the benefits, with higher search rankings and better visibility.
Case study #2: Zonka Feedback
The Challenges
Zonka Feedback, an award-winning customer feedback platform, struggled to keep up with the demands of modern link-building.
The process of finding and securing high-quality backlinks for their SaaS site was an uphill battle. The team needed a solution to make their workflow more efficient and drive better outcomes.
“Before using Ranking Raccoon, my biggest struggle with link-building was finding and securing high-quality backlinks.
The manual process of researching potential sites and the right contact person, reaching out for link placements, and tracking the effectiveness of those links was very time-consuming and often yielded inconsistent results.”
Digital Marketing Lead, Zonka Feedback
An Alternative Way to Get Backlinks
When Kaumudi discovered Ranking Raccoon, she immediately saw the potential for transformation.
The platform promised to simplify the tedious processes of outreach and link-building. Curious and hopeful, Kaumudi gave it a shot.
From Struggle to Backlink Success
Kaumudi saw improvements across multiple metrics:
- Boost in domain authority: Their website’s authority grew steadily, enhancing overall SEO performance.
- Increased traffic and conversions: High-quality backlinks helped drive targeted traffic to the site, translating into higher conversion rates.
- New marketing partnerships: Some backlinks even paved the way for long-term marketing collaborations, adding significant value beyond SEO.
What Made the Difference
As Kaumudi shares, here's how Ranking Raccoon improved her link-building:
- Streamlined outreach: Direct communication with SEO pros and site admins meant no more guesswork and no more time wasted on cold emails or dead-end leads.
- User-friendly design: The interface made managing their campaigns simple and stress-free.
Ranking Raccoon became Kaumudi’s trusted ally in her link-building journey. The platform freed up valuable time, allowing the team to focus on other high-impact activities.
Case study #3: SoluteLabs
The Challenges
For Shivani Mehta, Digital Marketing Executive at SoluteLabs, link-building had always been a labor-intensive process.
The manual approach not only drained resources but also yielded poor results. Shivani needed a way to streamline her backlink building campaigns.
A Promising Alternative
Shivani turned to Ranking Raccoon with one hope: to find a platform that would make connecting and collaborating on backlinks easier. The platforms's focus on quality of websites and a community of genuine SEO experts was exactly what she needed.
From Outreach into Outcomes
“It was very easy to find websites for backlinking. We converted almost 20-25 leads for backlinks and made them long-term partners within two months.”
The impact of using Ranking Raccoon has been impressive:
- Improved DR: SoluteLabs saw their Domain Rating go up from 38 to 41 in just two months.
- Faster backlink acquisition: With a dedicated platform, they no longer had to wait weeks for replies to cold emails.
- Sustained partnerships: Many of their backlink collaborations turned into long-term alliances.
What Made the Difference
For Shivani, the key differentiators of Ranking Raccoon are:
- Community-driven link-building: Connecting with like-minded professionals was seamless, as everyone on the app shared a common goal.
- Easier communication: The platform’s direct messaging feature makes reaching out to site managers way easier and faster.
With Ranking Raccoon, SoluteLabs upped their link-building outreach. The platform’s focus on sites quality and genuine connections helped Shivani land more link with less effort, improve DA, and build lasting partnerships.
Want to score high-quality links effortlessly, too?
So, there you have it — real-world examples of how Ranking Raccoon makes link-building a breeze. From boosting domain authority to forming long-term partnerships, these case studies prove that with the right tool, you can take your link-building game to the next level.
Want to make link-building less of a headache and more of a success story? Try Ranking Raccoon for free today and start seeing the difference for yourself!
Natalia Toth
Head of Marketing